Description

1-Bromo-1-Chloroethene is a halogenated alkene building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile precursor in the production of specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and functional materials. Industries that need it include fine chemical manufacturers, agrochemical research and development, and academic laboratories focused on organohalogen chemistry and polymer science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a versatile building block for creating specialty chemicals, dyes, and functional monomers.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the development of halogenated polymers and advanced materials with specific properties.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent for studying addition and substitution reactions in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Utilized as an electrophilic partner in palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-1-Chloroethene
CAS No.	17759-85-2
Molecular Formula	C2H2BrCl
Molecular Weight	141.39 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-1-chloroethylene; (1-Bromoethenyl)chloride; Bromochloroethene; Vinyl bromide chloride; 1-Chloro-1-bromoethene; Ethene, 1-bromo-1-chloro-; 1-Bromo-1-chloroethylene
EINECS	241-761-9

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-1-Chloroethene is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR analysis, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed and upright to prevent leakage and pressure build-up. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	1.70 - 1.75 g/mL
Boiling Point	~85-90°C

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.